Travoprost: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan

Travoprost is a prostaglandin analogue eye drop for glaucoma. It is a prescription medicine used for glaucoma and high eye pressure. In Pakistan it is available as drops and solution, made by 5 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.

How Travoprost works

Travoprost is a prostaglandin analogue. It increases the drainage of fluid (aqueous humour) from the front of the eye, mainly through a secondary drainage pathway called the uveoscleral route. With fluid draining away more easily, the pressure inside the eye falls.

What is Travoprost used for?

• Glaucoma and high eye pressure

Travoprost eye drops are used to lower raised pressure inside the eye in open-angle glaucoma and ocular hypertension. High pressure can gradually damage the optic nerve and lead to permanent sight loss, often without any warning symptoms. Regular use keeps the pressure down and helps protect remaining vision. It may be used alone or with other glaucoma drops, but it cannot restore sight that has already been lost.

Side effects of Travoprost

Travoprost mainly causes side effects in and around the eye. Common ones include:

• Eye redness
• Itching or irritation
• Longer, thicker or darker eyelashes
• Gradual darkening of the iris
• Darkening of the eyelid skin
• Dry eyes

See your eye doctor promptly if you develop eye pain, swelling, sensitivity to light, sudden blurred or reduced vision, or signs of an eye infection.

Precautions and warnings

• Use Travoprost regularly as prescribed, as glaucoma usually has no symptoms but can damage sight if not controlled.
• Changes in iris colour may be permanent and more noticeable if only one eye is treated, so discuss this with your doctor.
• Remove soft contact lenses before use and wait before putting them back, and leave a few minutes between different eye drops.
• Tell your doctor if you have had eye inflammation, cataract surgery or macular oedema, and keep all eye pressure check-ups.
• Do not use it if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, and speak to your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions about Travoprost

What is the price of Travoprost in Pakistan?

At Medimart, Travoprost products currently in stock range from Rs 761 to Rs 2,765 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Travson Eye Drop 2.5ml at Rs 761. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.

Which brands of Travoprost are available in Pakistan?

Travoprost is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Travatan (Alcon Couvreur), Travson (Hudson Pharma), Travost (Sante Limited) and Duotrav (Novartis Pharma (Pakistan)ltd).

Do I need a prescription for Travoprost?

Yes. Travoprost is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.

Can Travoprost be used during pregnancy?

Do not use it if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, and speak to your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Are all Travoprost brands the same?

Brands that contain the same amount of Travoprost in the same form are expected to work in the same way, although inactive ingredients, pack sizes and prices differ. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching from one brand to another.

Travoprost brands and prices in Pakistan

Medimart lists 5 products containing Travoprost from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.

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